Jesuit High School is pleased to share a rendering for a new indoor sports and recreation complex to be built adjacent to John Ryan Stadium. The initial drawings were found in a time capsule that was discovered by students recently in the choir loft of the Chapel of the North American Martyrs. A planning committee used Jesuit’s network of over 13,500 alumni to consult with professional athletes, coaches, engineers, attorneys, meteorologists, pyrotechnic experts, dieticians, chefs, glass makers, and baristas to consider every detail. The plans were updated to feature an air-conditioned facility with two levels of athletic courts and practice areas, including an Olympic-sized pool, a 220-yard track, convertible tennis and racquetball courts, bowling lanes, and a conference hall complete with a wall of windows overlooking John Ryan Stadium. “We want to celebrate the opening of the complex during the 300th Anniversary of the founding of New Orleans, which will take place in 2018. That means we’ve got to move fast,” said one alumnus. Happy April Fools’ Day!